JLD Storytellers is our YouTube series showcasing inspiring stories of young men of color in our community. These stories highlight resilience, leadership, and the power of opportunity.
New Episode! Interview w/ Kenrick Jobe, a visionary artist
Kenrick shares his inspiring journey to becoming an artist and offers a profound perspective on living life in a box.
Episode 2: Interview w/ Je'Rel Smith, CEO of Knew Aeon LLC
Former JLD Scholarship Fund recipient. Je'Rel shares his journey of resilience and how he stays motivated to pursue his dreams despite the challenges.
Episode 1: Interview w/ Coccaro Smith, US Army Vet
Coccaro shares the profound perspective he gained after the loss of his father, the impact serving in the army had on his life, and the heartfelt encouragement and motivation he received from Lee-Lee during his earlier years playing basketball
Special Edition Episodes
Interview w/ Emmy Award Winning Author, Jeffrey Blount
Dia Nyarko, co-founder & Executive Direcot of JLD Community Solutions, interviews Emmy-Award Winning Director and Author, Jeffrey Blount, at the Lexington Book Festival Welcome Reception. They discuss Blount's 2024 Indie award winning novel, "Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way, exploring themes of community building, mentorship, and social responsibility.
Celebrating 4 Years of Hyperlocal Journalism w/ Antionette Kerr
Dia interviews Antionette Kerr, CEO and Publisher of Davidson Local—a fast, free, hyperlocal media company serving Davidson County, NC. As Davidson Local celebrates its 4-year anniversary, Antionette shares the inspiration behind its launch, the unique challenges of hyperlocal journalism, and how the platform is bridging gaps in community representation.